Review: Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker

When FitBit released its Ultra device in 2008, a lot of people couldn’t believe how well it worked. The wearable fit easily into a pocket, on a belt, or practically anywhere else. By 2012, though, it was starting to show its age, so FitBit updated the design, calling it the FitBit One.

The FitBit One offers several advantages over the earlier model. The display is more vivid and it connects with other devices via Bluetooth.

If you want to start tracking your activity and your sleep, then you will want to check out this device. We’ve found that it’s remarkably useful, especially for the price.

Top Features

This is one of the most basic wearable devices from FitBit, although it does offer a couple features that you won’t find in the entry-level FitBit Zip.

We really like that the FitBit One will let you:

Track the number of floors that you climb each day

Set a silent alarm so you get notified without disturbing anyone else

Can monitor the quality of your sleep instead of just how long you sleep.

Like the FitBit Zip, you also get features that tell the time as well as count your:

Calories burned

Distance traveled

Steps taken

If you’re looking for an everyday activity tracker that will also help you get better sleep, this is one of the best options that you can choose. It’s perfect for people who want to save money and start making small changes in their lives. Since it has a low price, you don’t have to feel intimidated by it either. Just because you haven’t used a similar device before doesn’t mean that you won’t benefit from this one. Give it a try to see how you like it. We’ve been very impressed by its performance.

There are a few things that make the FitBit One stand out to us. First off, it’s a wearable device, but it isn’t a wristband. That’s good news for people who don’t like having things around their wrists. If you have tried other activity trackers, but felt like they were too clunky, then this is probably a good alternative that will help you get in better shape without making itself inconvenient.

We also appreciate how easily it synchs up with other devices. That includes your desktop or laptop computer as well as over 150 popular smartphone models. Since it connects wirelessly, you don’t even have to use a physical connection. Just sit down at your computer and it will get to work for you.

Simple synching means you can do a lot with the FitBit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker. By making software available on computers and mobile devices, FitBit can keep the One small and affordable without making it less effective. You can set goals, view your progress and earn badges based on your performance.

FiBit One Price

The FitBit One retails at about $100, but you don’t really have to pay the full price very often. We’ve found it on sale at several places. The sales, however, are often fleeting. If you find it available for less than $85, go ahead and buy it immediately so you don’t miss out on a deal.

You can also find free shipping and handling from some online retailers. Make sure you think about any additional costs before you buy the FitBit One. That way, you’ll know that you got the best possible overall price.

Potential Drawbacks

For some people, the FitBit One’s design is very helpful. Others, however, will dislike it because they prefer using wristband activity trackers. Realistically, though, the FitBit One is easy to carry and use. We’ve even heard of women strapping it to their bras so they can track their activities while wearing dresses. When positioned properly, it doesn’t even show.

Of course, if you’re truly committed to using wristband activity tracker, this probably isn’t the best option for you. Luckily, there are plenty of other devices that you will like.

Conclusion

The FitBit One isn’t intended for serious athletes. That’s part of what makes it so perfect, though. Built for the average person who just wants to improve his or her health by making subtle lifestyle changes, it focuses on features that most people will appreciate.

We find that this activity tracker works very well. You can get more features from other devices, but you will spend a lot more money. This is a great place to start.

The FitBit One isn’t intended for serious athletes. That’s part of what makes it so perfect, though. Built for the average person who just wants to improve his or her health by making subtle lifestyle changes, it focuses on features that most people will appreciate.

The FitBit One isn’t intended for serious athletes. That’s part of what makes it so perfect, though. Built for the average person who just wants to improve his or her health by making subtle lifestyle changes, it focuses on features that most people will appreciate.

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